used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This account raised the curiosity, and fired the imagination of Castruccio.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
Adimari
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From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
Alighieri
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From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
Ancona
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From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
ArnonounUS /ˈɑːrnoʊ/
a river in central Italy rising in the Apennines and flowing through Florence and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
Carraia
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From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
Castruccio
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From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading This account raised the curiosity, and fired the imagination of Castruccio.
DantenounUS /ˈdɑːnteɪ/
an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
dei
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From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
EuthanasianounUS /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/
the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading This account raised the curiosity, and fired the imagination of Castruccio.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
Frediano
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From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading This account raised the curiosity, and fired the imagination of Castruccio.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
not any; not one
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading This account raised the curiosity, and fired the imagination of Castruccio.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
move upward
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
San
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From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This account raised the curiosity, and fired the imagination of Castruccio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
which person or people
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The idea darted into his head that he would see this wonderful exhibition; and no sooner had he conceived the possibility of doing so, than his determination was fixed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It had been proclaimed in the streets of the city, by a herald sent by the inhabitants of the quarter of San Frediano, that all who wished to have news from the other world, should repair on the first of May to the bridge of Carraia or to the quay of the Arno.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
the act of creating written works
From this reading And he added, that he believed that preparations were made to exhibit Hell, such as it had been described in a poem now writing by Dante Alighieri, a part of which had been read, and had given rise to the undertaking.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _Castruccio visits Florence.--Characters of Euthanasia dei Adimari and her father.--The father of Castruccio dies._ A traveller had arrived at Ancona from Florence, and had diffused the intelligence that a strange and tremendous spectacle would be exhibited there on the first of May of that year.
